# Picture Surprise Ball — Bricks Shoot Casual Ball Game

> Casual brick breaker game with personalized photo surprise gifting. (iPhone/iPad app by Kurt Bruning.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-surprise-ball/id1570970805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kurt Bruning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823428220)
- Category: Games, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 456 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-surprise-ball/id1570970805/reviews.md

## What is Picture Surprise Ball?

Breakout all bricks to reveal the hidden pictures in this casual game.
Keep the ball alive and shoot the bricks away.

You can also send your friends and family your personal or holiday photo or birthday surprise in this brick breaker game.
Upload 3 pictures for free from your photo library and send them as a gift to your friends and family.
Your friends and family will receive a surprise email with your personal message.
By playing this brick ball crusher game your friends and family can receive your Picture Surprise. 
How? By clicking on the "Send Picture Surprise" button.

This arcade game classic also contains surprise packs to send to friends or family.
You can send Happy birthday packs, Valentine surprise pack or the default surprise pack with your selfie, holiday, birthday or family pictures from your photo album.

Features:
- Multi ball and big balls
- New sports balls available like soccer, football, basketball, baseball, tennis, bowling, volleyball and billiard balls
- Easy mode allows you to play and shoot the bricks without destroying your ball
- Hard mode is made for the more experencied gamer. In this mode you have to watch out when shooting the bricks otherwise your ball will explode
- Upload your selfie, holiday, happy birthday, love or valentine pictures into this classic arcade game
- Restart from a previous completed level
- Choice between 4 background sounds: Kurt's theme, Space theme, Enchanted theme and Happy Vibes theme
- Send Halloween, holiday, love, valentine, happy holidays or birthday ecard as a gift to friends and family

Breakout the amazing brick pictures and discover nice photos or nice gifts from your friends.
Have fun with the balls, bricks and pictures!

## Key features

- Reveal hidden pictures by breaking bricks
- Send personalized photo surprises via email
- Upload personal, holiday, or birthday photos
- Multiple ball types and special balls
- Easy and Hard game modes
- Themed surprise packs (birthday, Valentine's)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 extra balls | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-surprise-ball/id1570970805/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Relaxing and fun

*2022-01-24, version 1.13*

Nicely done

### 5/5 — Original fun game

*2022-01-23, version 1.13*

Original fun game, sending pics to my friends is super!

## Frequently asked questions about Picture Surprise Ball

### What is Picture Surprise Ball?

Picture Surprise Ball is a casual brick breaker game where you break bricks to reveal hidden pictures. It also allows you to send personalized photo surprises as gifts to friends and family via email.

### How do I send a photo surprise with Picture Surprise Ball?

You can upload up to three personal photos for free from your library. These photos are then incorporated into the game's brick breaking mechanic, and your friends receive them via a surprise email when they play.

### Does Picture Surprise Ball have ads?

Yes, Picture Surprise Ball contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free to users.

### What types of surprise packs can I send?

You can send themed surprise packs such as Happy Birthday, Valentine's Day, or a default pack that can include your selfie, holiday, birthday, or family pictures.

### Are there different difficulty levels in Picture Surprise Ball?

Yes, Picture Surprise Ball features an Easy mode where you can play without destroying your ball, and a Hard mode for experienced gamers where you must be careful to avoid your ball exploding.

### Can I play Picture Surprise Ball offline?

The provided data does not specify if Picture Surprise Ball supports offline play. However, features like sending surprise emails typically require an internet connection.

### What devices is Picture Surprise Ball available on?

Picture Surprise Ball is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Picture Surprise Ball updated?

The latest version of Picture Surprise Ball is 2.5, and it was last updated on February 3, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not specified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-02-03

Happy Valentine Challenge is now ready to play!
Happy Valentine Surprise Pack is activated!

### 2.4 — 2025-12-15

Happy Holiday Challenge is activated.
Happy Holiday Surprise Pack is activated.
And bug Fixes

### 2.2 — 2025-10-21

- Happy Halloween Challenge is activated
- Happy Halloween Surprise Pack is activated
- Bug Fix

### 2.1 — 2025-08-25

Step into a whole new experience with the latest version of Picture Surprise Ball — now sleeker, faster, and more visually stunning than ever!

What’s New in This Update:
- Brand-new menu design for smoother navigation
- Enhanced graphics that bring every detail to life
- Technical improvements for faster performance and better stability

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this update makes the game more immersive and enjoyable than ever. Dive in and see the difference!
Download now and experience the evolution.

### 2.0 — 2025-08-18

Ready for a Fresh Adventure? Your Favorite Game Just Got a Major Upgrade!

Step into a whole new experience with the latest version of Picture Surprise Ball — now sleeker, faster, and more visually stunning than ever!

What’s New in This Update:
- Brand-new menu design for smoother navigation
- Enhanced graphics that bring every detail to life
- Technical improvements for faster performance and better stability

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this update makes the game more immersive and enjoyable than ever. Dive in and see the difference!
Download now and experience the evolution.

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